Persuasive Writing

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Point of persuasive writing:

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Convince others to agree with your opinion

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Purpose of a topic sentence?

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Introduces the point of the essay/paragraph.

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Purpose of evidence in persuasive writing?

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Proves your point, not just 'because I said so'.

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Purpose of explanation in TEES paragraphs?

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Explanations show how evidence proves your point and provide detail.

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Job of a conclusion?

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Summarizes what was said and convinces the reader.

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What is an imperative?

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An imperative tells someone to do something.

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Rhetorical question: A question that doesn't require an answer, aimed at provoking thought.

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A rhetorical question is a question that doesn't need an answer, but is provided to get the audience thinking.

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Language feature in: "School uniforms are uncomfortable, expensive, and unflattering to the students."

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Triples

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Counter-argument: states the opposite view and explains why it's wrong.

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A counter-argument states the opposite point of view, but then explains why it is wrong.

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True or False: A persuasive essay is the same as a comparative essay.

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False: A persuasive essay argues for or against, not judges between similar things.